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Cheese Stuffed Bread Ring in a cast iron vertical roaster with a red kitchen towel and some plates in the background.
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Cheese Stuffed Bread Ring
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Rising TIme
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 55 mins
 
A cheese stuffed bread ring is a party pleaser, especially when kept warm in a cast iron pan and served with marinara sauce for dipping.
Course: Side Dishes, Appetizers/Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian, Vegan, Great Snacks
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 319 kcal
Ingredients
  • Olive oil
  • 2 pounds frozen bread dough defrosted
  • 10 ounces mozzarella string cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pizza sauce for serving
Instructions
  1. Generously oil your cast iron vertical roaster or Bundt pan (or a baking sheet with a ramekin or oven safe cup in the middle).
  2. Roll each bread loaf into logs that are about 22-inches long. Butterfly the dough logs, by cutting a slit down the center of the dough without cutting all the way through the dough. Open the slit of the dough logs and place 4½ pieces of mozzarella string cheese inside each log of butterflied dough. Pinch the logs shut around the cheese and place the logs next to each other on the countertop, seam side down.
  3. Pinch the top of both logs together and twist the two logs around each other by placing one on top of each other 8 or 9 times to “braid” the dough. Shape the dough into a circle by bringing the ends together and pinching to seal well. Transfer the ring of braided stuffed dough to the vertical roaster or Bundt pan.
  4. Brush the braided loaf with the egg wash and sprinkle the Italian seasoning on top. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 1 to 3 hours in a warm place, until it has doubled in size.
  5. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  6. Once the dough has risen, brush it with a little more egg wash and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when you tap it.
  7. Unmold the bread ring or serve warm in the pan with pizza sauce in the center for dipping.
Recipe Notes

To Make Garlic Bread:
1. Combine ½ cup softened butter, 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl. Spread half of the garlic butter inside the butterflied bread dough and place the cheese on top of the garlic butter.

To Reheat: For a crispy crust, place in a 350°F oven for about 15 to 20 minutes. If you prefer a softer crust, wrap the bread ring in foil before reheating.

Nutrition Facts
Cheese Stuffed Bread Ring
Amount Per Serving (1 of 10 servings)
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 656mg27%
Potassium 9mg0%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 31IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.